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100 1 _aHANDEL Michael I
245 0 _aWeak states in the international system
250 _a2nd ed.
260 _aLondon:
_bFrank Cass,
_c1990
300 _a318p.
520 3 _aDefines weak states and describes their position in international relations including their defence problems.Identifies how weak states can interact internationally in different systems and looks at the relative merits of being in alliances, within a great power's sphere of influence, or acting independently. Considers whether nuclear power helps or hinders weak states.The final section considers weak states from an economic perspective.
650 _aDEFENCE POLICY
650 _aFOREIGN POLICY
650 _aINTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
650 _aSECURITY POLICY
650 _aSMALL STATES
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